This book provides the latest information about the research being conducted and established solutions available in the field of thermal spray coatings for various engineering applications. The readers of this book will be mainly the graduates, engineers and researchers who are pursuing their carrier in the field of thermal spraying. This book will cover the studies and research works of reputed scientists and engineers who have developed thermal spray coatings for thermal protection, bio-implants, renewal energy, wear and corrosion in hydraulic turbines and jet engines, hydrophobic surfaces etc. Hence, the book serves as a valuable resource of latest advancement in thermal spray technology and consolidated references for aspirants and professionals of surface engineering community. The book covers following topics for different industrial applications:

• Introduction: Historical developments, Science and Engineering aspects of thermal spray coating technology and different thermal spray coatings techniques and its comparison with other fabrication processes.

• Recent advancements and applications of thermal spray coatings

• Cold spray technology for additive manufacturing.
• High-temperature corrosion and erosion resistant coatings and thermal barrier coatings for power plants, automotive sector, and jet engines.
• Erosion and corrosion-resistant coatings for hydro-power plants, offshore, chemical and oil industries.
• Bio-coatings for human body implants.
• Thermal spray coating for super-hydrophobic surface.

3. Case study of boiler tubes failure and prevention by thermal spray coatings.